The diploma in Sports Law, India's first has been launched by Gujarat National Law University. It is a one of its kind in India. The diploma covers practical issues of Sports Law and it covers topics that are both domestically and internationally relevant. Modules covered in this diploma include Governance of Sports, the relationship of sports with business. Special focus is given to Sports regulating authorities including the International Olympic Association, the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Indian Anti-Doping Agency and others. A specific chapter on the IP and Media related issues concerning Sports Law are also included. With the advent of Information Technology, a special section on Data Protection also forms a part of this unique online programme.

Minimum: 10 + 2 pass or any one pursuing an undergraduate degree or a post graduate degree

Any professional is also eligible for applying to this course

Salient Features of this unique programme:

Continuous online lectures that are recorded for future access to all enrolled students

Course developed by learned academicians and practicing lawyers

Study at your own pace

Audio Video Presentations along with Electronic material, which can be printed for references

Focus on real life case study examples

Continuous access to mentors and career counseling advice

Only one day - On campus physical interaction with GNLU faculty, skills trainers and practicing lawyers (This will take place either in November, 2018 / December, 2018 / January 2019., days are flexible), GNLU will provide you with several options to choose from

Get a chance to meet and interact with the experts and network among lawyers

On campus boarding and lodging facility will be provided to all students

University Identity cards to all registered diploma students

Learn everything on the go - online

Practical oriented evaluation - 2 MCQ tests and a few short assignments and case studies

Response time to queries - Less than 12 hours

Mentor monitored training programmes available to all

Modules taught in the programme:

Module 1. Introduction to Sports Law

History of Sports and its relationship with the law

Sports Law and the Rise of International Autonomous Sports Law bodies

EU Law and Sport

Indian Law and Sport

US Law and Sport

Module 2. Sports and its Governance

Global Governance of Sports Law

Sporting bodies

Organisational structure; Setting up a club

Taxation of sports organisations

Funding and grant applications; Lottery licences

Player and management liability

Module 3: Sports and Business

Sponsorship Agreements

Ambush Marketing

Broadcasting

Ticketing

Merchandising

Module 4: Sports and Discipline

Disciplinary codes

Internal disciplinary procedures

On-field offences

Dispute resolution bodies

Arbitration in Sport

Court of Arbitration for Sport

Suspensions and Appeals

Challenging decisions

Module 5: Role of Courts and Tribunals

Role of courts in the governance of sport and how courts gain jurisdiction to get involved in the affairs of sports governing bodies

Sports governing bodies and their judicial scrutiny

Preference for the resolution of disputes through Alternate Dispute Resolution.

Standards of Arbitration Proceedings

The Court of Arbitration for Sport - the world's premier institute for Sports Arbitration.

International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Code and compare it with football's response

Protection of players

Club policies and procedures

Social media policies

Child protection

Data protection

Module 8: Sports Persons and IP

IP and Media Rights

Image and player rights

Player contracts and rights protection

The role of Trademark Law

The role of Intellectual Property Rights

Competition Law and Sports

Module 9: Equality and Discrimination in Sports

Equality and Discrimination

Gender Discrimination

Sexual Harassment Issues in Sports

Module 10: Sports Tournaments and Intellectual Property

Team Owners and IP

Olympic Games and Intellectual Property

Case Studies: English Premier League and Indian Premier League

Module 11: Key Issues in Sport

Corruption in sport

Violence in sport

Concussion; second impact syndrome

Gambling and manipulation of sports

Sport and technology

Application of the WADA Code

Therapeutic use exemption

Testing and exemptions

Sanctions

Module 12: Sports Law in India

National Sports Policy, 1984/2001

Sports Governing Bodies in India

Recommendations by several committee

Need of Uniform Sports Code in India

Indian Sports Leagues: Law and Issues

Course Fees:

Rs. 19,500/- for Indian Students

US $400 for students paying from foreign countries

The registrations are on a first-cum-first-served basis. Seats are limited.

Note: Candidates applying for the course are instructed to verify eligibility criteria before registering for the course. Admission of ineligible candidates shall be cancelled and Rs. 200/- shall be deducted from the fees paid before processing refund.